Last week, students updated their ELA Reference Notebooks to include literary elements which we will apply to our learning in the weeks to come. Students did the pre-reading for the short-story "Raymond's Run." One of the activities was to create and read aloud a narrative story using the vocabulary words and referenced information about the setting, author, and Down syndrome--please check them out here by going to your child's blog!
This week, students will read the short-story "Raymond's Run" and apply the depth and complexity icons focusing on plot, theme, character traits, and perspective. They will also complete a close reading (analysis) for a quote from the story. In addition, students will begin to explore the concept of a hero in order to write a definition essay.
Read "Raymond's Run"
Depth and Complexity Chart
Tuesday
Read "Raymond's Run"
Depth and Complexity Chart
Wednesday
Read "Raymond's Run"
Depth and Complexity Chart
Thursday
Read "Raymond's Run"
Close Reading Analysis
Friday
ELA Reference Notebook: Literary Terms
AR Log Check (Log-5 entries/Signature)
*Students need to be reading an AR book that has a reading level of 3.5+ for 30 minutes 5 nights per week. Students need to earn 35 points by every checkpoint (12/13, 03/14, and 05/30). Please see the AR Log for more information. GOOD NEWS: Students only need to complete the front side to take an AR quiz!
